26-Feb-2015, 13:53
(25-Feb-2015, 12:41)Jnan_devi Wrote: Phil - agree with you regarding DAC less NPs. Will start another thread with list of streamers.
Just checked, Yamaha NP has DAC in it.
Should we perhaps keep streamers with DAC on a separate sub-list? The logic of excluding streamers with DAC's is clear, if a DAC is there then you are paying for something you do not need. However, it is just possible that for a particular level of sound quality / functionality / price, then maybe a particular DAC equipped item might actually be best? Furthermore, interesting DAC equipped items exist at all price levels, from the lower cost Japanese stuff right upto the Astell & Kern AK500 at £9k? Just a thought! Obviously, such an item will need decent digital out connectivity.
As a final thought, another DAC free item for the list, the Krell Connect.